A Lyga 2026: standings, schedule and stats
LithuaniaSeason 2026
About the league: A Lyga
A Lyga is a soccer league in Lithuania. The 2026 season features 10 teams, with Kauno Žalgiris leading the standings on 57 points. Games average 2.65 goals, with both teams scoring in 47% of them. The schedule runs from February 21, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
A Lyga 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
144 games have been completed in the 2026 A Lyga season. Kauno Žalgiris leads the standings with 57 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games. 53% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 53% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 40% of games. 28% end in a draw. Road teams win 32% of games.
Team leaders
Kauno Žalgiris has the league's highest scoring average at 2.07 goals per game. Both teams scored in 67% of Hegelmann Litauen's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kauno Žalgiris | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 62:21 | +41 | 57 | 1.90 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Sūduva | 31 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 47:29 | +18 | 56 | 1.81 | WLDDL |
| 3 |  TransINVEST Vilnius | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 51:35 | +16 | 51 | 1.70 | DWLWW |
| 4 |  Žalgiris | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48:36 | +12 | 51 | 1.65 | WDWLW |
| 5 |  Banga | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:28 | +13 | 47 | 1.57 | DDLLW |
| 6 |  Džiugas Telšiai | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 39:40 | -1 | 44 | 1.47 | LLDLL |
| 7 |  Panevėžys | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 31:44 | -13 | 35 | 1.21 | LWWWL |
| 8 |  Hegelmann Litauen | 30 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 31:48 | -17 | 27 | 0.90 | DDLDD |
| 9 |  FA Šiauliai | 31 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27:59 | -32 | 21 | 0.68 | LLLDL |
| 10 |  Trakai | 16 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 5:42 | -37 | 3 | 0.19 | LLLLL |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 144 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Kauno Žalgiris2.07
- 2TransINVEST Vilnius1.70
- 3Žalgiris1.55
- 4Sūduva1.52
- 5Banga1.37
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Kauno Žalgiris0.70
- 2Banga0.93
- 3Sūduva0.94
- 4Žalgiris1.16
- 5TransINVEST Vilnius1.17
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Hegelmann Litauen67%
- 2TransINVEST Vilnius60%
- 3Sūduva52%
- 4Panevėžys48%
- 5FA Šiauliai48%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1TransINVEST Vilnius70%
- 2Trakai63%
- 3Žalgiris58%
- 4Kauno Žalgiris57%
- 5Sūduva52%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
- 1Kauno Žalgiris15
- 2Žalgiris13
- 3Sūduva13
- 4Džiugas Telšiai11
- 5Banga11
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, A Lyga rates close to average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Iker Ezequiel Scotto7.84
- 2Yehor Hlushach7.26
- 3Haris Kadrić7.16
- 4Mantas Bertašius7.06
- 5Stanislav Bilenkiy7.05
- 6Hideyasu Tanaka6.99
- 7Vincentas Šarkauskas6.97
- 8Salomon Kouadio6.97
Most minutes
- 1Steve Lawson2,781
- 2Ignas Plūkas2,700
- 3Tomas Švedkauskas2,700
- 4Vladimir Krynsky2,700
- 5Marius Paukštė2,700
- 6Žygimantas Baltrūnas2,699
- 7Matas Ramanauskas2,610
- 8Mykola Musolitin2,560
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kauno Žalgiris | 30 | 1.74 | 1.10 | +0.64 | 53 | 57 | +4 |
| 2 | Žalgiris | 31 | 1.72 | 1.40 | +0.32 | 49 | 51 | +2 |
| 3 | Sūduva | 31 | 1.53 | 1.25 | +0.28 | 48 | 56 | +8 |
| 4 | TransINVEST Vilnius | 30 | 1.43 | 1.21 | +0.22 | 45 | 51 | +6 |
| 5 | Banga | 30 | 1.44 | 1.28 | +0.15 | 44 | 47 | +3 |
| 6 | Džiugas Telšiai | 30 | 1.31 | 1.20 | +0.11 | 43 | 44 | +1 |
| 7 | FA Šiauliai | 31 | 1.34 | 1.83 | -0.48 | 35 | 21 | -14 |
| 8 | Hegelmann Litauen | 30 | 1.15 | 1.52 | -0.36 | 34 | 27 | -7 |
| 9 | Panevėžys | 29 | 1.26 | 1.69 | -0.42 | 33 | 35 | +2 |
| 10 | Trakai | 16 | 1.01 | 1.88 | -0.87 | 14 | 3 | -11 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 14
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in A Lyga?
A Lyga has 10 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 A Lyga season start and end?
The 2026 A Lyga schedule runs from February 21, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
How many rounds are in the A Lyga season?
The 2026 A Lyga schedule covers 36 rounds.
Who leads the A Lyga standings?
Kauno Žalgiris leads A Lyga with 57 points.
Which team scores the most goals in A Lyga?
Kauno Žalgiris has the league's highest scoring average at 2.07 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in A Lyga?
Kauno Žalgiris allows the fewest goals in A Lyga, at 0.70 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in A Lyga?
A Lyga games average 2.65 goals.
How often do A Lyga games finish Over 2.5 goals?
53% of A Lyga games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in A Lyga?
Both teams score in 47% of A Lyga games.
How often do home teams win in A Lyga?
Home teams win 40% of A Lyga games.
What does xG show in A Lyga stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The A Lyga xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in A Lyga?
Xabier Auzmendi Arruabarrena leads the recorded scoring table in A Lyga for 2026 with 13 goals.